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… strengthening or expanding these initiatives more broadly; where current supports, processes and initiatives are breaking down and what actions could … also enables some analysis of which young people are accessing what supports during what phase, acknowledging that not all young people in out of … strengthening or expanding these initiatives more broadly; where current supports, processes and initiatives are breaking down and what actions could …

3. Approach of the Taskforce In order to meet the Terms of Reference, the Taskforce: analysed the submissions on child support made to the House of Representatives Committee on Family and Community Affairs in 2003; analysed issues raised in Ministerial correspondence and unsolicited submissions to the Taskforce; …

1. Background to the review The registration and collection aspects of the Child Support Scheme were introduced in 1988, and the formula for assessment in 1989. The formula for assessing child support was based upon recommendations of a Consultative Group chaired by Justice John Fogarty of the Family Court, which …

10. Expected outcomes from the reforms Any changes at all to the Child Support Scheme will necessarily mean changes to the amount of money that some payees receive in child support and that payers must pay. In some cases, the child support received by payees will increase as a result of these reforms. Recommendations …

… they are keen to support FRC staff working with parents. The Taskforce supports Centrelink’s and the CSA’s view that this could contribute to … they are keen to support FRC staff working with parents. The Taskforce supports Centrelink’s and the CSA’s view that this could contribute to …

6. Taking account of regular contact and shared care 6.1 Thresholds for recognition in the formula The current formula does not take adequate account of the costs of contact. A parent has the same child support liability whether he or she has no contact with the children or has the children to stay overnight for 29 …

PART D: Conclusion In the Best Interests of Children  This final chapter synthesises the main themes of the report, and sets out the practical implications of the Taskforce’s recommendations for children, resident parents, non-resident parents, and Government. It should be borne in mind that, like other areas of family …

5. Assessing the costs of children There is no ‘fixed cost’ of children. The costs of children vary in accordance with the level of income of the parents. Estimates of the cost of raising children are therefore based upon evidence about patterns of expenditure on children, or the amount of money that is needed to …

9. Other issues 9.1 Capacity to earn Determinations that a parent’s capacity to earn is higher than his or her actual income are amongst the most contentious of all Child Support Agency decisions. Either parent could, in principle, be caught by this provision, but in practice non-resident parents, mainly fathers, are …

New Specialist Disability Employment Program Request for Tender (RFT): Now Open The Department of Social Services has released the New Specialist Disability Employment Program Request for Tender (RFT) on AusTender. The RFT is available on AusTender (tenders.gov.au) (Opens external website) . The RFT is open from …